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OPINION

Deadly deception

Postbag, Published on 14/03/2026

» Re: "US investigation points to likely US responsibility in Iran school strike", (World, March 6).

OPINION

Give BMA cooling centres a chance

Editorial, Published on 08/03/2026

» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) initiative providing air-conditioned "cooling centres" may be met with a degree of scepticism but the initiative is an undeniably novel and humane response for a city increasingly pushed to its limits by climate risks -- marked by long summers and more frequent extreme heat events.

OPINION

Piyabutr’s farewell post could have been an email

Vanich Kittichai, Published on 07/03/2026

» A frustrating but inescapable part of leading change is the need to maintain an image of complete assuredness and confidence. Even when facing external or internal friction, an agent of revolution can never really let on that they harbour any doubt or dissatisfaction. It is those moments of uncertainty that allow proponents of the status quo to delegitimise the entire movement.

OPINION

Shoddy massages

Oped, Postbag, Published on 06/03/2026

» Re: "Thai massage industry set for overhaul", (BP, March 4). I'm looking forward to the day the Thais will finally upgrade and greatly improve the massage industry in this country. It is indeed in a dire state. I'm a fully qualified masseur with three diplomas from the world-renowned Wat Po school, two of them specialist courses. Very proud of it.

OPINION

Risk of crisis growing more acute

Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 05/03/2026

» This article is a follow-up to my previous piece titled "Fiscal deficit will trigger 2026 crisis". In that article, I argued Thailand's heavy dependence on external liquidity, combined with the government's need for 860 billion baht annually to finance its deficits, would lead to a severe liquidity shortage and, ultimately, a financial crisis.

OPINION

Stop the mockery

News, Editorial, Published on 28/02/2026

» People's Party party-list MP and spokesperson Parit Watcharasindhu recently noted that it had never occurred to him that he'd need to issue a formal clarification about his dental health -- especially when Thailand remains caught in post-election turmoil, with a mountain of urgent political and economic issues waiting to be addressed.

OPINION

Keeping Asia's growth engine on track

News, Thomas Noto Suoneto & Genevieve Donnellon-May, Published on 28/02/2026

» Asia stands at a decisive crossroads. The region remains the world's most powerful growth engine, with many Asean economies expanding above 5% and Asia-wide growth projected to exceed 4% in 2026 -- well above the global average of roughly 3.1%. Strong domestic demand, rising middle classes, and rapid technological adoption continue to propel the region forward, cementing its role as the central driver of global economic growth.

OPINION

Power of people’s hope

Petprakai Hansiri, Published on 18/02/2026

» Thailand's general election may have closed on Feb 8, but the fallout is still unfolding.

OPINION

BJT's chance to rebuild

News, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2026

» With 193 seats, the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) has secured far more than a clear electoral victory. For the first time, a party that came only third in the 2023 national election now holds enough leverage to call the shots and shape the national political landscape in its own image.

OPINION

Roaring global growth is emerging

News, Mike Dolan, Published on 11/02/2026

» The chaotic newsflow, geopolitical shape-shifting ‍and wild market swings ‍of 2026 have clouded one basic signal: the global economy is racing forward.